Jerry Lee Wichman, 76, of Warsaw, passed away at his home on Monday, January 29, 2024.
 
Jerry was born August 2, 1947, the son of Fredrick and MaryLou (Harrison) Wichman in Keokuk,
Iowa. He graduated from Warsaw High School.   In 1967, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and
served two tours of duty in Vietnam, receiving several commendations, including the Purple
Heart.  Upon his Honorable Discharge, he returned home, helping his mother and father on the
farm. He sold OsGold seed corn and also helped his dad develop and maintain multiple
properties. Jerry also worked for the United States Postal Service in Warsaw for many years. He
owned and operated Wick’s Saloon, a popular local bar. After retirement from the Postal
Service, he continued working with his father in general contracting construction.  Jerry had
served as President of the local Jaycees, was Post Commander of the Warsaw V.F.W. and a
long-time member of the Elks Club. 
Jerry loved to golf, once getting a hole-in-one at the Carthage golf course. He also enjoyed
planting magnificent gardens with his family, cooking, watching his favorite sports on tv and
spending time with his little dogs, Madison and Lucy.  Jerry would go above and beyond to help
his fellow man or woman, never leaving them behind in a time of need. Most of all, his belief in
God spoke in volume. 
Jerry is survived by his daughter: Renee (Timothy) Marlin of Warsaw; grandchildren: Desiree
(John Newbill) Hopkins, Tyler Hopkins, Dustin Marlin, Dalton (Raechelle McKay) Marlin and
Hunter Marlin; great-grandchildren: Kylee Newbill, Ava Newbill, Savanah Newbill and Declan
Marlin; and one sister: Marlene (Dale) Weigand.
 
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and sister Julie Dee in infancy. 
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Printy Funeral Home in
Warsaw with military rites rendered by the U.S. Army and Hancock County Honor Guard. 
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. 
Memorials may be directed to the family of Jerry Wichman for funeral expenses. 
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.